Laos Grand Discover Tour (08 days)

Arrival – Luang Prabang

On arrival at Luang Prabang International Airport, you will meet your local guide and transferred to your hotel.

Finishing up thing at the hotel, we will go out to visit the most ancient temples, the outstanding Wat Xiengthong with the long roof structure sweeping low to the ground, which is the typical architecture in Laos’ temple in the past, the outstanding stupa of Wat Visoun and the shrine of Wat Aham. Up to the top of Mount Phousi, we will have a chance to discover the sacred gilded stupa and see the city from scenic view and the last glow of the sunset on the Mekong River.

Coming back from the mountain, the famous Luang Prabang Night Market will be the last destination of the day. You can see many shops with local sellers or watch local children help their parents do their business. In this night market, you can find a lot of handmade products or textiles made by ethnic group and tribes around Luang Prabang. Feel free to explore the market and sample some traditional Lao cuisine at one of the many restaurants the town has to offer.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Luang Prabang – Khouangsi Waterfall  (B)

After breakfast, we will head to Royal Palace Museum which exhibits a variety of interesting artifacts from Royal period

After breakfast, we visit the Royal Palace Museum. You will encounter a range of interesting artifacts from the Royal period in Luang Prabang.

And then, on the way to Khouangsi Waterfall, you will have a chance to explore the morning market, Phousi Market. This market is familiar with Laotian and is where they shop all the necessities for their life such as fresh fruit, vegetable, poultry, meat, fish, etc. You will encounter many local products serving daily life in Laos.

Here comes Khouangsi Waterfall, especially in the hot of the summer, it is easy for you to cool off with a refreshing swim in the cool, crystal clear water, then walk on the forest pathway leisurely and visit the Bear Sanctuary.

After a long day of walking, return to Luang Prabang mid-afternoon, you are free to receive a spa treatment or massage. Refill your energy at the hotel or head to the Night Market to shop some souvenir.

Overnight in Luang Prabang.

Xieng Khouang – Vang Vieng (Road) (B)

We have an early start this morning as we head out to explore the Plain of Jars. We will be visiting Sites 1, 2 & 3 as well as taking a short trek to Tai Dam and Lao Leum village along the way.

Say goodbye to Xieng Khouang, we are heading to a small town lying on one side of Nam Song River, Vang Vieng.

We leave Xieng Khouang for our scenic drive to Vang Vieng a small town nestled on a bend of the Nam Song River. Its stunning scenery and limestone outcrops offer you perfect photo opportunities. Depending on road and traffic conditions, we will arrive at Vang Vieng by early evening.

Overnight in Vang Vieng.

Vientiane (B)

After few days traveling continuously, today you have a morning off to go around the city by foot or treat yourself to a spa treatment or massage.

In the afternoon, we will be able to visit the major highlights of the city. The first destination is the most ancient Buddhist temple, Wat Sisaket, with a lot of miniature Buddha statues, and nearby is the former royal temple of Wat Prakeo, which contains a lot of Emerald Buddha Image.

Next, on the way heading to That Luang Stupa, the national icon of Laos, we will stop at Patuxay Monument, which is called Vientiane’s Arc de Triumph, a great place to get beautiful pictures. From there, we move to COPE Centerwhich is built to give UXO survivors support that they needed the way of orthotic and prosthetic devices. In 1997, this museum was established to help victim during Indochina war.

Spend your evening near the waterfront to chill out over a few drinks, watch the glorious sunset over Mekong River and enjoy the night in the busy, animating Night Market

Overnight in Vientiane.

Ban Na Hin – Khong Lor – Ban Na Hin (B)

In the morning, we will pay a visit to the fascinating Khong Lor Cave formed by the Hinboun River. This river flows through the mountain range 7.5km. Therefore, we will take a local motorized canoe going inside the cave. There is lots of limestone formation forming the cavern and you will be amazed by its height, 100 meters.

Returning to Ban Na Hin we stop along the way to explore That Mouang and That Namsanam Waterfalls.

Overnight in Ban Na Hin.

Tad Lo – Champasak – Khong Island (B)

Down the mountains, we go further to the south to Champasak and 4000 islands area. Pass through Pakse and downstream in the Mekong River by ferry, here comes Wat Phu, the delightful pre-Angkorian ruins. It is one of few Southeast Asia’s temple located in mountain’s top.

After lunch, continue our journey by road and ferry to Don Khong, here you will have a chance to explore the island by bicycle and enjoy the fresh air or enjoy the sunset over the Mekong River.

Overnight in Khong Island.

Khong Islands – Cambodia Border. (B)

A local boat will take you to Ban Nakasung and from there you will travel by car to Laos – Cambodia borders. On the way, we will be amazed at the breathtaking Khone Phapheng waterfall, the largest waterfall in South East Asia, which is usually called Niagara of the East.

The trip ends after a transfer to the Laos-Cambodia border at Veukham or Dong Kalor border crossing.